Labour Studies teaching assistant. Quirky, eclectic dresser, funny, friendly, dedicated. I enjoyed tutorial sessions equally as much as I enjoyed that class last semester. Sarah is a gift who inspired me deeply. Gorgeous smile, I’ll never forget her.
7th grade bully. You intimidated me and used my “friends” to lure me to you. We never fought but in my dreams I kicked your ass. Last I heard you’re living in a trailer on your in-laws property.
My ob-gyn when I was 21 and newly pregnant. Engaging personality, laid-back and answered every question my naive self could come up with. Every doctor you added to your small practice was a gift. Thank you.
#23. After the draft but before you’d become a celebrity. Chicago Auto Show, I walked right up to the table, no waiting to get your picture and autograph. Genuine, flirtatious, funny, sparkling smile, you oozed charisma even then.
Grade 8 English teacher. Caught me and Robin cheating on a spelling test. Humiliated us. Enjoyed sexual innuendo. Favourite joke, “Did you ever wonder why we ‘go upchuck’? Wonder why we don’t ‘go uprobin?’ “. Pervert times a million.
80s DQ coworker. Crushed on my stepdad. Dingy but determined to build a better life. Moody as hell. But you inspire me now, to push forward when I think I simply cannot “do” university. Hope you’re doing ok.
Age 7. Scared, sad, confused. Loved Holly Hobbie and my cat. Hated the new school, the new sterile 2 bedroom apartment and every unknown noise within. Three Musketeers – Mom, Jay and me. Missed her Dad, wished for letters.
Determined to be my new ex-pat best friend, you simply overwhelmed me. I do not get close easily or quickly and you commanded both. I ran fast in the other direction. Living near each other sometimes is uncomfortable.
21 – days we dated. My “older” neighbour crush… I danced when you asked me out. First date, the horse races. Felt so grown up. You drove a new Fiero. We broke up because I was immature. T’was true. 
I said good bye to you today. I genuinely hope that our paths cross again. Your inspiration, dedication and care to and for our children, and their parents, knows no end. They’ll never forget you nor will I.